The Local Government Information Unit is inviting applications from councillors for a Special Award of £10,000. It is in honour of Lord Bruce-Lockhart, the former leader of Kent County Council who was a towering figure in local government.

To win this scholarship you must show:

Evidence of impact locally – within your ward, the borough as a whole and the council itself.

Evidence that you have influenced local policy.

Evidence that your voice has been heard nationally within the sector or that you have contributed to national debate.

Evidence that you have contributed to local government innovation.

Wider evidence of leadership in pursuit of professional, community or personal interests.

You will also need to develop:

A scholarship proposal which will promote the case for localism and government at a local level – a project worth up to £10,000 to be completed within the year with a presentation to the prestigious annual Bruce-Lockhart Lecture.

The LGIU is also seeking nominations for various awards - council leader of the year, young councillor, scrutineer, online councillor , community champion, etc.